
history, Condit Dam and Northwestern Lake Reservoir had hidden and blocked the unmatched beauty of the White Salmon River. Until the largest dam removal project in U.S. Whitewater rafting down the White Salmon River will leave you feeling exhilarated! Choose from Class III to Class V rapids, complete with experienced guides to help you command the raft. Skamania County offers Logtoberfest, the Gorge Blues & Brews Festival and their county fair in Stevenson, WA. Fall brings on the Hood River Valley Harvest Fest and the Hood River Hops Fest. Summer introduces the farmers markets, live music venues and First Friday in Hood River, OR. Spring starts off the fun with the Blossom Festival, followed by the Hood River Fruit Loop where you can enjoy a self-guided tour of cideries, farms stands and wineries. Day 3: Adventure into a FestivalĮvery season in the Gorge has a festival to be enjoyed. Stave and Stone, The Gorge White House and Cathedral Winery are all located on the Oregon side of the river and are sure to delight with their multiple generation winemaking experiences and their chef-created charcuterie boards. Sycline, Cor Cellars and Domaine Pouillon offer diverse tasting experiences on the Washington side of the river with stunning views of Mount Hood in the distance. Also available are craft-styled beers showcasing locally grown hops. Marine-influenced climate of Underwood Mountain to the arid dryland of the Eastern Gorge, our grapes and wines are a spectacular selection of sweet whites and luscious reds. This area includes the fertile soils of both Washington and Oregon. An easy walk down to the split rail fence displays two springs that converge together to create a million tiny diamonds glittering in a cascading waterfall.ĭay 2: Sip, Savor and Socialize at the assortment of stunning Gorge wineries, cideries or breweries. Panther Creek Falls is also located in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest.


Throughout the hike you’ll see old-growth trees, skirt the falls creek, and depending on the season, there may be additional waterfalls. Falls Creek Falls, located in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest, is a 335-foot three-tier waterfall guaranteed to delight.To get to these cascading falls, enjoy a trek through towering trees and lush greenery! Here are a couple to get you started: When you drive along the Historic Columbia River Highway, you are greeted at nearly every bend of the road with another awe-inspiring view one of the 70 waterfalls found in the Columbia Gorge Scenic Area. This gorgeous landscape is what makes it one of the most popular destinations. Some of the Columbia River Gorge’s main attributes are breathtaking waterfallsand wildflower havens.
